The 1983–84 NHL season was the 67th season of the National Hockey League. Twenty-one teams each played 80 games. The Edmonton Oilers de-throned the four-time defending Stanley Cup champion New York Islanders four games to one in the Cup finals.

Contents 1 League business 2 Regular season 2.1 Final standings 2.1.1 Prince of Wales Conference 2.1.2 Clarence Campbell Conference 2.2 Scoring leaders 2.3 Leading goaltenders 3 Playoffs 3.1 Playoff bracket 3.2 Finals 4 NHL awards 4.1 All-Star teams 5 Debuts 6 Last games 7 1984 Trading Deadline 8 See also 9 References

[edit] League business

Not since World War II travel restrictions caused the NHL to drop regular season overtime games in 1942–43 had the NHL used overtime to decide regular season games. Starting this season, the NHL introduced a five minute extra period of overtime following the third period in the event of a tied game. A team losing in overtime would get no points. This rule remained in effect until the 1999–2000 season, where a team losing in overtime was awarded 1 point. If the game remained tied after the five minute extra period, it remained a tie, until the NHL shootout arrived in the 2005–06 season. Overtime in the Stanley Cup playoffs remained unchanged.

In the entry draft, Brian Lawton became the first American to be chosen first over-all by the Minnesota North Stars. Three Americans were chosen in the top five: Lawton, Pat Lafontaine (third) and Tom Barrasso (fifth). Sylvain Turgeon was chosen second and Steve Yzerman was chose fourth over-all. The St. Louis Blues did not participate in the draft, having been 'orphaned' by Ralston Purina. The NHL took control of the franchise after the draft. Harry Ornest purchased the Blues for $3 million USD.^[1]

Arthur M. Wirtz, long-time chairman and part-owner of the Chicago Black Hawks died at the age of 82 on July 21, 1983.^[2]

[edit] Regular season

The Edmonton Oilers ran away with the best record in the league, and for the third straight year set a new record for most goals in a season, 446. The Oilers' new captain Wayne Gretzky was once again breaking records and re-writing the record book with his name. This season saw Gretzky score at least one point in the first 51 games of the season, a mark that is often compared to Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak in baseball. During those 51 games, Gretzky had 61 goals and 92 assists for 153 points, which is exactly three points a game. He also won his fifth straight Hart Trophy and his fourth straight Art Ross Trophy.

Edmonton Oilers defenceman Paul Coffey became the third defenceman to score 100 points in a season.

The Calgary Flames played their inaugural season at the Olympic Saddledome (later the Canadian Airlines Saddledome, now the Pengrowth Saddledome).

Prior to the season, the St. Louis Blues were purchased by Harry Ornest, keeping the team from moving to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and remaining in the Missouri city, where it remains to this date.

[edit] Final standings

Note: GP = Games played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalties in minutes

[edit] Prince of Wales Conference

Adams Division	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA	PIM
Boston Bruins	80	49	25	6	104	336	261	1606
Buffalo Sabres	80	48	25	7	103	315	257	1190
Quebec Nordiques	80	42	28	10	94	360	278	1600
Montreal Canadiens	80	35	40	5	75	286	295	1371
Hartford Whalers	80	28	42	10	66	288	320	1184

Patrick Division	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA	PIM
New York Islanders	80	50	26	4	104	357	269	1157
Washington Capitals	80	48	27	5	101	308	226	1252
Philadelphia Flyers	80	44	26	10	98	350	290	1488
New York Rangers	80	42	29	9	93	314	304	1471
New Jersey Devils	80	17	56	7	41	231	350	1352
Pittsburgh Penguins	80	16	58	6	38	254	390	1695

[edit] Clarence Campbell Conference

Norris Division	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA	PIM
Minnesota North Stars	80	39	31	10	88	345	344	1696
St. Louis Blues	80	32	41	7	71	293	316	1614
Detroit Red Wings	80	31	42	7	69	298	323	1546
Chicago Black Hawks	80	30	42	8	68	277	311	1358
Toronto Maple Leafs	80	26	45	9	61	303	387	1682

Smythe Division	GP	W	L	T	Pts	GF	GA	PIM
Edmonton Oilers	80	57	18	5	119	446	314	1577
Calgary Flames	80	34	32	14	82	311	314	1390
Vancouver Canucks	80	32	39	9	73	306	328	1474
Winnipeg Jets	80	31	38	11	73	340	374	1579
Los Angeles Kings	80	23	44	13	59	309	376	1265

[edit] Scoring leaders

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points

Player	Team	GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
Wayne Gretzky	Edmonton Oilers	74	87	118	205	39
Paul Coffey	Edmonton Oilers	80	40	86	126	104
Michel Goulet	Quebec Nordiques	75	56	65	121	76
Peter Stastny	Quebec Nordiques	80	46	73	119	73
Mike Bossy	New York Islanders	76	51	67	118	8
Barry Pederson	Boston Bruins	80	39	77	116	64
Jari Kurri	Edmonton Oilers	64	52	61	113	14
Bryan Trottier	New York Islanders	68	40	71	111	59
Bernie Federko	St. Louis Blues	79	41	66	107	43
Rick Middleton	Boston Bruins	80	47	58	105	14

[edit] Leading goaltenders

[edit] Playoffs

[edit] Playoff bracket

Division Semi-finals

Division Finals

Conference Finals

Stanley Cup Final

A1

Boston Bruins

0

A4

Montreal Canadiens

3

A3

Quebec Nordiques

2

A4

Montreal Canadiens

4

A2

Buffalo Sabres

0

A3

Quebec Nordiques

3

A4

Montreal Canadiens

2

P1

New York Islanders

4

P1

New York Islanders

3

P4

New York Rangers

2

P1

New York Islanders

4

P2

Washington Capitals

1

P2

Washington Capitals

3

P3

Philadelphia Flyers

0

P1

New York Islanders

1

S1

Edmonton Oilers

4

N1

Minnesota North Stars

3

N4

Chicago Black Hawks

2

N1

Minnesota North Stars

4

N2

St. Louis Blues

3

N2

St. Louis Blues

3

N3

Detroit Red Wings

1

N1

Minnesota North Stars

0

S1

Edmonton Oilers

4

S1

Edmonton Oilers

3

S4

Winnipeg Jets

0

S1

Edmonton Oilers

4

S2

Calgary Flames

3

S2

Calgary Flames

3

S3

Vancouver Canucks

1

^[3]

[edit] Finals

Edmonton Oilers vs. New York Islanders
Away	Score	Home	Score	Notes
Edmonton	1	New York	0
Edmonton	1	New York	6
New York	2	Edmonton	7
New York	2	Edmonton	7
New York	2	Edmonton	5

Edmonton wins series 4–1 and Stanley Cup

Mark Messier (Edmonton) wins Conn Smythe Trophy

[edit] NHL awards

Prince of Wales Trophy:	New York Islanders
Clarence S. Campbell Bowl:	Edmonton Oilers
Art Ross Trophy:	Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy:	Brad Park, Detroit Red Wings
Calder Memorial Trophy:	Tom Barrasso, Buffalo Sabres
Conn Smythe Trophy:	Mark Messier, Edmonton Oilers
Frank J. Selke Trophy:	Doug Jarvis, Washington Capitals
Hart Memorial Trophy:	Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
Jack Adams Award:	Bryan Murray, Washington Capitals
James Norris Memorial Trophy:	Rod Langway, Washington Capitals
Lady Byng Memorial Trophy:	Mike Bossy, New York Islanders
Lester B. Pearson Award:	Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers
NHL Plus/Minus Award:	Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers,
William M. Jennings Trophy:	Al Jensen/Pat Riggin, Washington Capitals
Vezina Trophy:	Tom Barrasso, Buffalo Sabres
Lester Patrick Trophy:	John A. Ziegler, Jr., Arthur Howie Ross

[edit] All-Star teams

First Team	Position	Second Team
Tom Barrasso, Buffalo Sabres	G	Pat Riggin, Washington Capitals
Rod Langway, Washington Capitals	D	Paul Coffey, Edmonton Oilers
Ray Bourque, Boston Bruins	D	Denis Potvin, New York Islanders
Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers	C	Bryan Trottier, New York Islanders
Mike Bossy, New York Islanders	RW	Jari Kurri, Edmonton Oilers
Michel Goulet, Quebec Nordiques	LW	Mark Messier, Edmonton Oilers

[edit] Debuts

The following is a list of players of note who played their first NHL game in 1983–84 (listed with their first team, asterisk(*) marks debut in playoffs):

• Geoff Courtnall, Boston Bruins
• Tom Barrasso, Buffalo Sabres
• Hakan Loob, Calgary Flames
• Steve Yzerman, Detroit Red Wings
• Sylvain Turgeon, Hartford Whalers
• Bob Rouse, Minnesota North Stars
• Brian Lawton, Minnesota North Stars
• Dirk Graham, Minnesota North Stars
• Chris Chelios, Montreal Canadiens
• Claude Lemieux, Montreal Canadiens
• John MacLean, New Jersey Devils
• Ken Daneyko, New Jersey Devils
• Patrick Flatley, New York Islanders
• Kelly Hrudey, New York Islanders
• Pat LaFontaine, New York Islanders
• Peter Sundstrom, New York Rangers
• James Patrick, New York Rangers
• Marty McSorley, Pittsburgh Penguins
• Doug Gilmour, St. Louis Blues
• Russ Courtnall, Toronto Maple Leafs
• Doug Lidster, Vancouver Canucks
• Cam Neely, Vancouver Canucks

[edit] Last games

The following is a list of players of note that played their last game in the NHL in 1983–84 (listed with their last team):

• Guy Lapointe, Boston Bruins
• Tony Esposito, Chicago Black Hawks
• Rick MacLeish, Detroit Red Wings
• Billy Harris, Los Angeles Kings
• Blaine Stoughton, New York Rangers
• Bill Barber, Philadelphia Flyers
• Bobby Clarke, Philadelphia Flyers
• Guy Chouinard, St. Louis Blues
• Michel Larocque, St. Louis Blues
• Dale McCourt, Toronto Maple Leafs
• Darcy Rota, Vancouver Canucks

[edit] 1984 Trading Deadline

• Trading Deadline: MARCH 6, 1984 ^[4]
• March 5, 1984 – Winnipeg Jets obtain D Randy Carlyle from Pittsburgh for Winnipeg’s first-round choice in 1984 Entry Draft (D Doug Bodger) and future considerations (D Moe Mantha) – (trade completed one day before trading deadline).
• March 5, 1984: Dave Barr and future considerations traded from NY Rangers to St. Louis for Larry Patey and the rights to Bob Brooke.
• March 6, 1984: John Blum traded from Edmonton to Boston for Larry Melnyk.
• March 6, 1984: The rights to Risto Jalo traded from Washington to Edmonton for future considerations.

[edit] See also

• List of Stanley Cup champions
• 1983 NHL Entry Draft
• 36th National Hockey League All-Star Game
• National Hockey League All-Star Game
• NHL All-Rookie Team
• Ice hockey at the 1984 Winter Olympics
• 1983 in sports
• 1984 in sports

[edit] References

1. ^ McFarlane, p. 232
2. ^ McFarlane, p. 233
3. ^ Diamond, p. 42
4. ^ NHL trade deadline: Deals since 1980 | Habs Inside/Out

• Hockey Database
• NHL.com
• Diamond, Dan, ed (2008). Total Stanley Cup 2008. NHL. 
• McFarlane, Brian (1989). One hundred years of hockey. Toronto, Ontario: Deneau Publishers. ISBN 0888792166. 

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